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Second Urbanisation in India — History STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsHistorySecond Urbanisation in India2 Marks
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The names occurring in the Buddhist texts are accepted as more reliable.
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  • The names of sixteen Mahajanpadas are found in the Jaina and Buddhist literature and also in the Pur ana texts.
  • Buddhist texts were written in a period, which was closer to the period of the Mahajanpadas.
  • Hence, the names occurring in the Buddhist texts are accepted as more reliable.

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